About the Red-ruffed Fruitcrow
The red-ruffed fruitcrow is a species of bird in the monotypic genus Pyroderus. It belongs to the family Cotingidae, and is one of the largest passerines in South America. Its common names in Spanish include yacutoro, toropisco montañero, sangretoro, pájaro torero, and cuervo-frutero de garganta roja. This species was first named Coracias scutata by Shaw in 1792, but was later changed to the current scientific name. This species has five subspecies P. s. scutatus, P. s. orenocensis, P. s. granadensis, P. s. masoni, P. s. occidentalis.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cotingas (Cotingidae) |
| Species | Pyroderus scutatus |
| Species Codes | rerfru1, RRFR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-ruffed Fruitcrow belong to?
The Red-ruffed Fruitcrow (Pyroderus scutatus) belongs to the Cotingas family (Cotingidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Red-ruffed Fruitcrow?
The red-ruffed fruitcrow is a species of bird in the monotypic genus Pyroderus. It belongs to the family Cotingidae, and is one of the largest passerines in South America. Its common names in Spanish include yacutoro, toropisco montañero, sangretoro, pájaro torero, and cuervo-frutero de garganta roj...
Where can I report a Red-ruffed Fruitcrow sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-ruffed Fruitcrow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rerfru1, or on iNaturalist.
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